Certificate in Translation and Interpreting Studies at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

Comparative Literature at UMass Amherst studies literature in its cultural, national and global contexts across time, drawing on philosophy, history, linguistics, sociology and media. Students read texts in translation from many national traditions, including graphic novels, comics and film.

Faculty: College of Humanities & Fine Arts | Department: Languages, Literatures, and Cultures / Comparative Literature Program | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Close reading of contemporary and historical texts from multiple traditions, the relationships between literature and other arts, and focus areas such as translation, comparative literature theory and media.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in translation, media, law, public service, the nonprofit sector, international business and diplomacy, education and academia.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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